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TUPAC AMARU (d. 1572). Inca chieftan. Captain Martin Garcia de Loyola (center)
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TUPAC AMARU (d. 1572). Inca chieftan. Captain Martin Garcia de Loyola (center)
TUPAC AMARU (d.1572).
Inca chieftan. Captain Martin Garcia de Loyola (center) and an aide bringing the captured Tupac Amaru in chains to Cuzco in 1572. Pen and ink drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno ( The First New Chronicle and Good Government ), 1583-1615, by Felipe Guaman Poma de Ayala
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Media ID 12393714
1572 Ayala Captain Capture Chain Chained Chief Cuzco El Primer Nueva Cronica Y Buen El Primer Nueva Cronica Y Buen Gobierno Felipe Gabriel Garcia Guaman Guard Halberd Inca Jose Latin American Loyola Martin Native American New World Peruvian Poma Primer Nueva Cronica Prisoner Shackle Spear Tupac De Loyola
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This print depicts the historical moment when Tupac Amaru, a revered Inca chieftain, is captured and brought in chains to Cuzco in 1572. At the center of the image stands Captain Martin Garcia de Loyola, flanked by an aide, as they escort their prisoner with great caution. The pen and ink drawing from Felipe Guaman Poma de Ayala's renowned work "El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno" (The First New Chronicle and Good Government) beautifully captures this significant event. In this scene, we witness the clash of two worlds - that of the mighty Inca civilization and the emerging power of European conquest. Tupac Amaru's regal presence contrasts sharply with his shackled state, symbolizing both resistance and defeat. The intricate details showcase his bravery despite captivity. The composition highlights not only Tupac Amaru but also those who hold him captive. Captain Martin Garcia de Loyola exudes authority while his aide remains vigilant throughout their journey to Cuzco. Their halberds serve as reminders of their military might against a native people fighting for their land. This powerful image serves as a reminder of Latin American history during colonization; it encapsulates both triumphs and tragedies faced by indigenous peoples at that time. It invites us to reflect on the complexities inherent in such encounters between cultures and prompts us to question our understanding of power dynamics within history itself.
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